THRIVE TRUST

BUILDING LIVES OF VISION RESILIENCE AND HOPE

HOW WE HELP PEOPLE

OUR SERVICES:

Manahau

Seeking to see our Taiohi (young people)Thrive. We use adventure experiences to teach young people how to deal with the hard thoughts and learn the value of self and others.

24-7 Youth Work

Walking alongside high school students in a presence based approach. We are available to support and respond to individual needs instead of a one size fits all program.

Community Capacity

Connecting with parents, schools, and the wider community to build a common language around wellbeing that our young people are familiar with.

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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT…?

At Thrive Trust, we believe real change happens through long-term relationships, not short-term fixes. We don’t just offer a program—we offer people. Our youth workers journey with young people from primary school through to the end of high school, showing up year after year in the moments that matter.

We combine adventure-based learning, therapeutic theory, and deep connection to help rangatahi build not just coping skills, but confidence, resilience, and hope. Whether through climbing walls or classroom conversations, we use practical tools and proven frameworks to help young people grow into who they were made to be.

We also love connecting with the wider community—offering training to teachers, supporting parents, and speaking at local groups to build a shared language of wellbeing across our region.

We don’t work to tick boxes or clear caseloads—we’re in this for the long haul. Because thriving takes trust, time, and someone who truly sees a young person’s potential. That’s what we bring. That’s why we’re different.

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SO HOW DOES IT WORK?

MANAHAU
PRIMARY SCHOOL

Connect & Equip

We start early—meeting young people in their pre-teen years to build trust, teach tools, and spark courage. Through adventure programs and honest conversation, we help them name their values, navigate emotions, and believe they have what it takes.

Walk Alongside & Empower

As students step into high school, we don’t step away. We show up week after week—mentoring, supporting, celebrating wins, and sitting in the hard stuff. Our presence is steady, reminding young people they’re not alone and helping them take ownership of their journey.

PRESENCE BASED YOUTH WORK

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Strengthen the Village

Thriving doesn’t happen in isolation. We equip the adults too—offering parent info nights, teacher workshops, and speaking at local community groups. Because the best outcomes happen when a whole community is using the same language of hope, resilience, and belonging.